Spring Has Sprung, Plus A New Dies & New Ideas

Chapter 2, 2023 Eileen Hull/Sizzix collection has sprung!

The new set will work with so many of the other dies designed by Eileen.  

There are three dies in the set: the Card Case, Mini-Slimline & Tickets and Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows. NOTE: Buy all three dies and get FREE SHIPPING on your order in the US PLUS save an additional $10! Cost to buy dies individually is $122- buy the bundle and pay only $112. Outside US, I will deduct $10 from shipping.

The Card Case is a Bigz XL ScoreBoards die. This die is specially designed to cut and score thick material up to 1/16" like matboard, chipboard, leather, felt and fabric so your finished project is nice and sturdy. The finished Card Case die measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" and has an adjustable spine that goes from 1/2" to 2 1/2". This is the perfect size journal to hold your 3" x 4" journaling cards, as well as other small items like wallet photos, ATCs and ephemera. There is a swing out flap on each side where you can add pockets or small insert books- you decide what combination you want to do. Make the spine thick or thin- your choice!

Here are a few photos of how I used Eileen's new dies:

The projects below ae made from various materials that I enjoy incorporating in most projects I make with Eileen's dies. Though paper is a wonderful material to use, I guess the challenge of what other materials can do is something I enjoy! These projects use other dies for embellishments and other purposes from collections of Eileens's and others from Sizzix. They co-ordinate well and show the versatility of Sizzix dies.

Muslin covered and stenciled card case

Inside fabric card case

ATC cards and pockets

Card case made from acrylic package and rice paper

ATC cards and pockets

The Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows die has 6 pieces- an envelope, 3" x 4" Journaling Card, three window cutouts (use with envelope to remove and back with glassine like a window envelope) and a tab. The Envelope measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" and fits perfectly inside the Journal! Or use it by itself and add your favorite ephemera pieces.

Double Envelope Holder

Envelope Holder with Journaling Cards

Envelope Book

Journaling Cards for Envelope Book

The Mini-Slimline & Tickets die design is similar to the Snail Mail die, which was very popular for creating faux postage stamps. There are four dies in the set- one is the size of a mini slimline card and one is a mat that may be placed behind the perforated piece. The other two pieces are a row of tickers and mat that goes behind that. When you fold over each perforated piece and tear it, it creates individual faux postage stamps and tickets! Die cut the piece from patterned paper for an amazing background- just add a sentiment and let the paper do the work.

Birthday card set

Birthday card / Set of four

Thank you cards

Thank-you cards / Set of four

MORE INFORMATION 

****There's a giveaway too! Comment in the Facebook and YouTube streams and tell us which of Eileen's other dies would work well with this collection. You have until April 10 to post your comments.

****Watch my YouTube channel to see die assembly and project ideas! Eileen does two livestreams each week on Facebook and YouTube-sharing more ideas on how to to use these dies in lots of different ways. 

****You are invited to join the creative community Facebook group, the Eileen Hull Fan Club, where you'll find special events and exclusive content. Follow Eileen on Instagram at @eileenhull!

There are lots of samples so, make sure to read the blog and be watching social media to see all the makes! LIST OF HOP STOPS:

Eileen Hull Designs << you are here
Pam Bray
Jennie Atkinson
Sarah Lizzie
Lisa Hoel
Susie Bentz
Tonya Trantham
Jenny Marples
Maggi Harding
Karen Bearse
Sue Eldred
Sharon Curtis
Teresita Arvelo
Madeline Arendt
Cheryl Bodkin-Waters

 

 

Collage Frames x 3 + Accordion Shadow Box Frame

New Eileen Hull die release today!  New in more ways then the release date. These dies are all thinlit dies and along with the three sets of dies is a beautiful 3D embossing folder. 

I was excited to work have the opportunity to work with these new designs.  Once seeing the process  of constructing the frames, the challenge of the creative element of the making process went into affect.  Today I will share the set of three shadow box frames and an accordion-style three-dimensional display frame that can sit on any shelf.  At a later date the making process will be shared for these projects. 

As with other releases Eileen will have a “give away”. Details are as follows: 

GIVEAWAY: Comment on each participating designers blogs and during the live on Tuesday and let us know what you would create with these dies and you will be entered to win one of the items in the Chapter 2 release!

A trio of three-dimensionsal frames were made from heavy stock paper for both of the shadow box projects. I found that using a 120# watercolor paper worked well for both.  Each of the three square frames were collaged with torn dictionary pages and aged with inks before being given a clear coat of varnish.  Fill with any variety of embellishments to fill the frames. A ribbon hanger was added for hanging. Each is backed with a piece of burlap paper for a neat finish.

Video link from Eileen Hull Hub

Link to Eileen Hull Designs Blog

Another project to share with you is this accordian style three-dimensional frame I enjoyed creating. Made with three of small shadow box frames, they connect with hinges so the frames can  unfold and are decorated on both sides. It can sit nicely on a shelf or table.  

New Dies Coming Our Way - New Ideas Coming Too

It’s party time again, Release Party that is!!! It’s time to unwrap some new dies and new inspirational ideas. I chose to use the dies to create projects for the Christmas holiday.

The new truck die was given a few additions to the body. It was given a little shiny finish made with some embossing powder. Headlights were added, along with a door, a license plate and "trees for sale" sign complete the pickup truck. 

The ornament box die was given a slight change to create a box, to insert some holiday greens.  Whatever way this die is configured it can be hung on a tree or used as a place setting on the holiday table in various ways.

The last of the new dies are thinlits that can be used in many ways.  Here they are used to simply decorate cards.

**** Details for making all the projects will be shared in other upcoming posts.

Blog Hop Participants:

SIZZIX CHAPTER 3 RELEASE PARTY BLOG HOP!

1 JUL

Hop Stops:

Eileen Hull Designs
Julia Aston
Madeline Arendt
Jennie Atkinson
Sue Eldred
Maggi Harding
Lisa Hoel
Elizabeth Robinson
Tonya Trantham
Pam Bray
Sarah Lizzie Dodd
Jenny Marples